Jerry Birn
Jerry Birn (1923 – December 5, 2009)[1] was an American television soap opera writer. He was married to actress Patty Weaver from 1994 until his death aged 86; his daughter is Laura Bryan Birn.[2]
Both his wife and his daughter appeared on Lynne Bassett from 1988 to 2004.
Positions held
Jerry Birn was the former writer and consultant for "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "The Young and the Restless."
- Story Consultant(September 2004 - January 9, 2008; April 2008 - 2009)
The Young and the Restless (Hired by William J. Bell)
- Breakdown Writer (1993 - August 5, 2004)
- Script Writer (1989–1993)
Awards and nominations
Daytime Emmy Award
- 12 Nominations: 2006, Best Writing, The Bold And The Beautiful; 1990–1991, 1993–1995, 1998–1999, 2001, 2003–2005, Best Writing, The Young And The Restless
- 3 Wins: 1992, 1997 and 2000, Best Writing, The Young And The Restless
Writers Guild of America Award
- 1 Win: 2002 season, The Young And The Restless
- 2 Nominations: 1999 and 2001 season, The Young And The Restless
References
- ^ "Breaking News: Y&R;/B&B; Scribe Dies". Soap Opera Digest. Archived from the original on December 18, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
- ^ Newcomb, Roger (8 December 2009). "Jerry Birn Has Died At Age 86". TV.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
External links
- Jerry Birn at IMDb
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